I'm a pretty humble person. I don't ask for favors, or special
treatment. I don't name drop or expect that people should treat me like
a VIP. I won't cut in line even when a friend waves me up. I play by
the rules and know that everyone is important. I think it's rude when
people act like they are entitled or that people should help them out
because of their name, or who they are, or what they've done, their
money, their status, whatever. One of my biggest pet peeves is my
fellow fitness instructors who think they're "all that" and the "club"
owes them something because their classes are full. Get over yourself!
In my book, the grocery store CEO is just as important as the kid who
bags your bread and milk.
Which is why today I an apologizing. Publically.
The
truth is in a moment of weak desperation, I pulled a "J.Lo" on
Wednesday. Well I didn't request white M&M's and all white flowers
in my dressing room. Nope. Just a little help in the Shakeology
department. And I know an apology with an explanation is not really an
apology, but I believe my Shakeology Apology warrants a teeny tiny
explanation. You see...ever since Shakeology arrived at our door step,
things in my household have changed.
Now before I go further..
know this. I'm not paid to endorse Shakeology. I have no stock in the
company. No one at Beachbody has ever even asked me to "try it" let
alone to talk about it. I have no relationhip with Shakeology, other
than we since we met, i have fallen madly in love. First I fell head
over heels which peaked Bret's curiosity. Skeptical, Bret was a
"believer" after two shakes. Next, my 11 year old (who refuses to eat
anything green or that comes from nature), then my 9 year old, my
father-in-law, my Mom, and all my exercise partners all fell under the
spell of Shakeology. I admit when my bag of shakeology was full and
heavy, it felt like it was last forever. I shared my bag of shakeology
readily back in those early days of this month. I passed around my
Shakeology like MC Hammer shared his money in those early days when
record deal money was plentiful.
I'm a "pusher". When I find
something that's amazing, whether it's a new push-up bra, the worlds
greatest George Foreman Grill, self-tanner, whatever it is that works
like a charm, I tell the world. I push it. I like things that work! I
share my findings.
So, naturally I grabbed my bag of
Shakeology to pack for our upcoming family vacation (8 days in Maui,
Hawaii.) If felt light. Panic overcame my being. A wave of hot blood
rushed into my face. I thought, "Oh my gawd! We leave in 3days. This
will NEVER last and I don't have time to order more!!!" I freaked.
There was only one thing to do.
I puffed my chest up and
decided to see if I could pull any strings at Beachbody. I've sold 'em
a couple of million videos. That should be worth a favor or two..
right?? "May I ask whose calling?" the receptionist asked. "Yes,
Chalene Johnson of Turbo Jam and ChaLEAN Extreme" I announced proudly.
She was unimpressed. Probably President of the Shawn T fan club. Next,
I found my go-to-girl, the gal with the beautiful smile who always
says, "of course! What else can I do to help", The lovely Leili in the
production department. I pleaded my case. I told her how I had been to
generous with my monthly supply and now I was nearly out! I begged her
to ship me two bags...FedEx..priority am delivery. I didn't expect it
for free or anything. I mean, come on. I'm not a mooch. "Lieli, I don't
expect it for free. Just charge it to my friend Tony Horton's account
(I mean come on... P90X is on tv all day everyday! He can spot me on
this one... right???)
She did. It worked. Leili came through!
It was mid afternoon the next day when the UPS man drove up. I sprinted
to his truck, my eyes bulging, body bloated and weak. Digestion
irregular and blood sugars all a skew. I was panting, shaking and foam
was frothing from he corners of my mouth (I was 4 hours past my daily
scheduled Shakeology). He started to dismount his truck, box in hand.
"Give it to me!" I shouted as I grabbed the package from the man
dressed in brown.
I apologize for my behavior. With blender
whirling and smell of chocolate with a hint of wheat grass, I felt the
anxious excitment that a drug addict must feel when they score another
hit of heroine.
Beachbody has several protein and meal
replacement shakes. I've tried and used them all. You've never seen me
blog about them. I've been in the fitness profession for 20 years. I've
tried every shake, vitamin and protein suppliment. You can imagine
because of the huge network of intstructors and customers of my company
http://www.turbokick.com, on a monthlly basis I'm sent samples of every
miracle nutrient, drink, vitamin, water, protein source, and shake you
can imagine. I've tried them all. You've NEVER heard me encourage
people to try them. I've talked about things I find yummy or tasty with
decent nutrients. But Shakeology is in a class of it's own. Period.
Unfortunately
you can only get it from a coach. Some say it's expensive. I say... DO
YOUR RESEARCH! It's cheap! You show me a meal with this many veggies,
protein, enzymes, fruit blends, probiotics and vitamins that is this
low in calorie and I'll show you something much more expensive or that
doesn't have as much ! it can't be done. It's less than a cup of
Starbucks. Get a clue! It's cheap. Sure it's more than what you've been
paying for your normal meal replacement, but this is a total health
drink. It's super cheap if you become a coach. Don't quote me here, but
you get it about $30 cheaper if your'e coach with
http://www.TeamBeachbody.com Now I am ineligible to be coach (because
I'm a trainer with BeachBody) so I've been ordering it from my coach as
customer. (Well, except for in this recent tantrum!)
BeachBody
has just come out with Shakeology and it is truly amazing. Not only
does it have all the great stuff I just mentioned but it tastes really
really good (I have some GREAT recipes to really make it taste like a
dream! Don't just mix it with water and shake it. Boring! Visit my blog
later this week for my fav recipes!
It really does take great!
You don't have to just take my word for it, take the word of a "very
picky eater!!!", my son 12 year old son Brock. Now let me tell you
about my sweet son Brock, he HATES vegetables. I understand. I hated
veggies til I was an adult. For years my Mom tried and for years, I
found creative ways to dispose of the green stuff on my plate without
her knowing. The other day Brock and I had a very touching moment. I
made him is afternoon protein shake. He gulped it down, commenting,
"That was good, but it tasted different today. Did you put something
different in it?" I sat down next to him and broke the news to him.
"Son, you just had your daily serving of veggies!" For the first time
in his 12 year life, a complete days serving of fruits and vegetables
and he liked it! Now granted... I needed his shake to taste a lot like
what he's used to, so I added the same stuff I always put in his
protein shakes, a lil peanut butter and some fat free frozen yogurt.
But it was the most nutritious meal he had probably had in his life. I
felt a tear roll down my face. ( oh come on! Not really, but it makes
the story). Seriously as a mom it gives such peace of mind knowing I
can whip up a yummy shake hand it to my child and know he is getting so
many great things his growing body needs.
Learn more... http://www.milliondollarbody.com/shakeology/
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WHATS IN IT
More
than 70 different ingredients were chosen from around the world for
their potency and bioavailability (the ability to deliver the nutrients
your body needs). Here are the key nutrient groups that these
ingredients deliver:*
Protein and Essential Amino Acids to help build long, lean muscles and reduce food cravings
Prebiotics and Digestive Enzymes, which aid in improving digestion, regularity, and nutrient absorption
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients to help counteract free radical damage that can lead to degenerative diseases
Vitamins and Minerals your body needs to function for optimal health.
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